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Lazuli Bunting (male)

Passerina amoena

Description:

Blue head, back, wings and tail. Wings will have two white bars. There ares some darker feathers also on the wings. Chest is rufous color and white belly. This one has black in front of the eyes to look almost like a mask. Bill is short and thick.

Habitat:

This one was spotted on a chaparral hillside.

Notes:

Wish I had better focus on this but it took off right after I took the shots. Hopefully I will see another one soon.

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2 Comments

Jellis
Jellis 10 years ago

Yes they are just coming in with the Grosbeaks and Tanagers.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

migratory?

Jellis
Spotted by
Jellis

Alameda, California, USA

Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on Apr 26, 2013

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